The Palmer Snowfield on Mt. Hood, OR, is All but Gone Summer skiing and riding on the Palmer Snowfield at Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood is a tradition for many. When many resorts are starting to shut down their operations for the season, Timberline is just opening the Palmer lift, which gives guests access to high alpine skiing well into the summer. This gives Timberline the prestigious recognition of having the longest […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 25, 2023 0 Comments
Closest Ski Area to Denver, CO, Sold to Holding Company Back in 2016, Echo Mountain, CO, was saved from the brink of extinction by the company Burwell Enterprises. The previous owners had filed for bankruptcy and the future of the ski area was in jeopardy. Over the last seven years, Burwell has built and grown the area into what it is today. Now the area has announced it is being […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 22, 2023 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Northern Lights Dazzle Across North American Ski Areas Earlier this week, the Northern Lights made a grand appearance across a broad area of North America. The phenomenon was anticipated by skywatching enthusiasts as evidenced by the buzz across social media, including those around ski resorts. Enjoy some pictures of the event below. PHOTOS View this post on Instagram A post shared by Colby Trumps (@colbytrumps) View this post […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 21, 2023 0 Comments
Future of Private Utah Ski Resort in Jeopardy Due to Referendum Wasatch Peaks Ranch (WPR) is a 12,700-acre luxury private ski resort in Utah and has distinguished itself in ways no other ski resort can compete. It originally opened in the 2021/22 season and is just 35 minutes from downtown Salt Lake City. It features 3,000 acres of skiable terrain, elevations ranging from 4,820 to 9,570 feet, private skiing, and one […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 20, 2023 1 Comment
The 8 Most Tasteful Ski Resorts in the World There is no shortage of “best ski resort” lists out there and the majority of them are based on an overall rating system. This works well for the majority and certainly gains attention from the masses, but it does not address specific features some may be looking for. Do you prefer sun, powder, size, partying, or five-star hotels? What is […] Brains Brent Thomas | September 18, 2023 2 Comments
Sun Valley Resort, ID, Shares Exhilarating Drone Footage of New Trail Big improvements have been underway at Sun Valley Resort with its Warm Springs Enhancement Project. The highlight of the project is two new lifts, but people might start to get even more excited about the extension of the Flying Squirrel trail after the resort shared this footage last week. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sun Valley […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 18, 2023 0 Comments
The 11 Most Inspirational Ski Quotes to Get You Stoked for the Season You probably don’t need any more motivation to get excited about ski season, but although it is right around the corner, many of us still have one, two, or even three months until we will be sliding on snow again. While we continue to wait patiently for the snowflakes to start flying, here are some of our favorite quotes from […] Brains Brent Thomas | September 15, 2023 0 Comments
Will a Family Ski Vacation Cost Over $10,000 This Season? Everybody loves a family vacation. At least the kids do. If it is a ski vacation, then everyone is sure to have fun. What could be better than skiing with your entire family? What might not make it fun this season is the cost. It has been well-documented that rising prices and inflation have been persistent throughout the last few […] Brains Brent Thomas | September 13, 2023 0 Comments
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